Shoplifters arrested in Lincolnia

Argudo [FCPS]

The Fairfax County Police Department arrested a couple from Flushing, N.Y., after they were caught shoplifting at the Giant in Landmark Plaza at about 9:15 p.m. on Feb. 10. Additional stolen merchandise and drugs were found in their vehicle.

David Vargas Ruiz, 29, and Olga Argudo, 45, were charged with larceny, possession of narcotics, and other crimes.

The resident of an apartment in Skyline Towers on the 5600 Block of Seminary Road in Bailey’s Crossroads returned home at about 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 and found the lights on and items scattered around.

She immediately called police who checked the apartment and located a man inside. Nickolai Salazar, 20, of no fixed address, was arrested for burglary and destruction of property.

Fairfax County police are seeking additional victims after Bernard Betts-King was arrested for raping a mentally incapacitated woman in early 2018. A DNA test confirmed she had a child as a result.

At the time, Betts-King, a 60-year-old Springfield resident, was a behavioral specialist the at MVLE Community Center at 7420 Fullerton Road in Springfield. He is currently employed by Community Living Alternatives at 9401 Lee Highway, Fairfax.

Detectives believe they have identified a second potential victim and there could be more victims. Anyone with information should contact the police at 703-246-7800 or submit a tip to Crime Solvers.

Betts-King is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center. Both of his employers are cooperating with the investigation.